Rhyolite and Cavansite Physical Properties

Rhyolite

Cavansite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.25-2.33

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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Good on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

73-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Rhyolite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhyolite and Cavansite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Rhyolite and Cavansite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

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Rhyolite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhyolite and Cavansite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhyolite and Cavansite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhyolite is 2.25-2.33 whereas that of Cavansite is 2.25-2.33.